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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $30,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelSLCGolf / GTI
TrimAMG SLC43R
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $61,350 $39,785
Premium 3 Package 6,650  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
6-speed manual   0
Premium 3 Package 6,185  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 921  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 8,710 0
Options (change) 8,102 0
Destination 995 850
Total Price $71,055 $40,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,808
Model Year20182018
ModelSLCGolf / GTI
TrimAMG SLC43R
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine362hp V6292hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$71,055$40,635
Adjustments for Features-9,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,930$40,635

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelSLCGolf / GTI
TrimAMG SLC43R
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,325$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,4950

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelSLCGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in103.8 in
Length162.8 in167.6 in
Width71.5 in70.8 in
Height51.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,541 lb.3,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested335073%
Total Not Requested121527%

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